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Joel Benz
Joel Benz (Republican Party) was a member of the Allen County Council in Indiana, representing District 3. Benz assumed office in 2014. Benz left office on January 1, 2023.
Benz (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Allen County Council to represent District 3 in Indiana. Benz won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Allen County Council District 3
Incumbent Joel Benz won election in the general election for Allen County Council District 3 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joel Benz (R) | 100.0 | 26,830 | |
| Total votes: 26,830 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Allen County Council District 3
Incumbent Joel Benz defeated Frank Talarico III and Dave Augenstein in the Republican primary for Allen County Council District 3 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joel Benz | 45.1 | 3,023 | |
| Frank Talarico III | 36.1 | 2,419 | ||
| Dave Augenstein | 18.8 | 1,257 | ||
| Total votes: 6,699 | |||
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